Glycyrrhiza aspera
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: glycyrrhiza
Plant ID (slug): glycyrrhiza-aspera
Numeric ID: 25391
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Glycyrrhiza aspera is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Europe to E. Asia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea A tea is made from the leaves[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Glycyrrhiza aspera